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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Mar 16, 2026 · Docket MC1586609.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 69 days (since Mar 9, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC

SUMTER, SC

USDOT 4139082 Active Based in SUMTER, SC

MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in SUMTER, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4139082. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Sumter, SC. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
15
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
42.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (2) and PA (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Ford, Unknown, and Other are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Mar 9, 2026 (69 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 42.9% vs 23.4% +19.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate 16.7% vs 6.7% +10.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 55,281 carriers
Location & Contact
230 W CALHOUN ST
SUMTER, SC 29150
Phone: 8036652184
Registration
USDOT 4139082
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 10,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 42.9% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
16.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
42.9%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +42.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Mar 5, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 1 1 100.0% Jun 23, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Feb 6, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Aug 13, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 7
Unknown 3
Other 1
Trailer 1
Tryt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
0178000316 Feb 6, 2026 SC 5
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
0006768313 Jun 23, 2025 NC 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 Yes
W124002014 Mar 5, 2025 MO 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 No
I034AB0791 Aug 13, 2024 TN 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 Yes
I033C70361 Apr 25, 2024 TN 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 Yes
T511411517 Apr 24, 2024 PA 2
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 No
HP00965848 Apr 4, 2024 KS 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 No
sms-87001812 Jan 1, 2020 SC 5 SUMTER SC 0 No
sms-85029650 Jan 1, 2020 NC 1 US 701 NEAR US 74 2 Yes
sms-84046254 Jan 1, 2020 MO 1 MAYVIEW MO 4 No
sms-82430561 Jan 1, 2020 TN 1 KNOXVILLE TN 3 Yes
sms-81490713 Jan 1, 2020 TN 1 KNOXVILLE TN 5 Yes
sms-81448021 Jan 1, 2020 PA 2 3 No
sms-81281586 Jan 1, 2020 KS 1 ks-coffey-county---031 9 No
sms-80699383 Jan 1, 2020 FL 1 STARKE FL 3 Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Mar 16, 2026 MC1586609 Common REVOKED Mar 16, 2026
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 8, 2023 MC1586609-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA974692347 BIPD/Primary Jun 17, 2024 Mar 9, 2026 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA974692347 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2023 Jun 17, 2024 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 16, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Mar 16, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Mar 9, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 17, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KNOXVILLE TN TN 2 2
STARKE FL FL 1 1
MAYVIEW MO MO 1 0
US 701 NEAR US 74 NC 1 1
SUMTER SC SC 1 0
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How to verify MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC

Is MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4139082 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC's safety rating?
MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rate?
MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 42.9% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC based?
MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 230 W CALHOUN ST, SUMTER, South Carolina 29150. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC have valid operating authority?
MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC operate?
MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MCDOWELL TRANSPORT LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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